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Priests of different religions offer prayers for Team India's victory in the CWC semi-final match against Pakistan in Bangalore on March 29, 2011.The decades-old rivalry between India and Pakistan moves back onto the cricket pitch Wednesday in a match that brings the Pakistani prime minister to India on a rare visit that may even nudge the nuclear-armed neighbors a step closer to peace.

An Indian cricket fan throws flames, as others cheer during an event organized to wish the Indian cricket team good luck ahead of the ICC World Cup semifinal match between India and Pakistan in Kolkata on March 29, 2011. (AP/Bikas Das)

Priests of different religions offer prayers for Team India's victory in the CWC semi-final match against Pakistan in Bangalore on March 29, 2011.The decades-old rivalry between India and Pakistan moves back onto the cricket pitch Wednesday in a match that brings the Pakistani prime minister to India on a rare visit that may even nudge the nuclear-armed neighbors a step closer to peace.
(PTI/Shailendra Bhojak)

Pakistan Cricket team offering Namaz at the PCA Stadium in Mohali on 28 March 2011. (BCCL/Ashish Raje)

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While others would be heading tough time in entering inside Mohali stadium on Wednesday to witness the thrilling match between India and Pakistan, residents residing in the six buildings adjacent to PCA stadium are going to enjoy the ball by ball action from their rooftop having uninterrupted view in Mohali on March 29, 2011.
(BCCL/Ankur Vadhera)

Tight security at the PCA stadium in Mohali on March 29, 2011.Ordinary life will stop for several hours Wednesday as hundreds of millions of fans tune in to follow the India-Pakistan semi-final in the city of Mohali.
(BCCL/Ankur Vadhera)

Childrens Dressed up as a 'Lagan' Team to support Indian Cricket Team at Shaniwarwada in Pune on March 29, 2011, ahead of the ICC World Cup semifinal match between India and Pakistan in Kolkata on March 29, 2011.
(BCCL/Sadanand Godse)